Former Mayor Lila Cockrell listens to speakers during her 90th birthday reception held on Jan. 19, 2012 at the Tobin Estate.

Former Mayor Lila Cockrell listens to speakers during her 90th birthday reception held on Jan. 19, 2012 at the Tobin Estate.

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Former Mayor Lila Cockrell listens to speakers during her 90th birthday reception held on Jan. 19, 2012 at the Tobin Estate.

Former Mayor Lila Cockrell listens to speakers during her 90th birthday reception held on Jan. 19, 2012 at the Tobin Estate.

Photo: San Antonio Express-News, Edward A. Ornelas

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Arthur and Norma Rodriguez with event chairperson Jane Macon get together to celebrate at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San Antonio.

Arthur and Norma Rodriguez with event chairperson Jane Macon get together to celebrate at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San Antonio.

Jennifer and Roger Flores with event chairperson Evangelina Flores on hand to celebrate at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San Antonio. less

Jennifer and Roger Flores with event chairperson Evangelina Flores on hand to celebrate at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San ... more

The city's movers and shakers are all on hand as Lila Cockrell, from the left, encites laughter with her remarks from event host Bruce Bugg, Jr., mayor Julian Castro, county judge Nelson Wolff, event chairwoman Evangelina Flores, former mayor Phil Hardberger and Rosemary Kowalski at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San Antonio. less

The city's movers and shakers are all on hand as Lila Cockrell, from the left, encites laughter with her remarks from event host Bruce Bugg, Jr., mayor Julian Castro, county judge Nelson Wolff, event chairwoman ... more

Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

The city's movers and shakers are all on hand as Lila... Photo-2153414.36471 - San Antonio Express-News

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Spirits are high as the city's movers and shakers gather to celebrate at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San Antonio.

Spirits are high as the city's movers and shakers gather to celebrate at Mayor Emeritus Lila Cockrell's 90th Birthday Celebration, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Tobin Estate in San Antonio.

Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

Spirits are high as the city's movers and shakers gather to... Photo-2153410.36471 - San Antonio Express-News